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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
2
The June Wingham Show highlights successes of local exhibitors and a school pageant titled Australia’s Barnany. The event featured prizes, displays, and performances by students and groups from the area, with judges praising effort and organization.
Read of jubilee celebrations and community notices in Wingham including Father Mayes farewell, church events, and local figures. Mentions Port Macquarie, Inverell, Wingham hospital, and the Comberne Co op Society.
A long OCR listing names of players, clubs, and officials for under 19 and under 20 football sections. The fragment mentions teams, managers, and match notes as part of a broader roster and schedules, ending with a sharp 1290 minute timestamp.
In Mount George laborer Toewh Sm was charged May 1 for public drunkenness at a public place. Mount Gooner laborer James faced charges May 2 for drunkenness. Wingham laborer David Jonm charged May 2 with drunk driving. Foster, a farmer from ACHOFF HS Fat, charged May 2 with driving while intoxicated. found guilty and fined. The magistrate condemned all, noting prior warnings and confirming penalties.
A May Day Jubilee at the public school featured a joint Candle Plat and Rocks Crowing celebration with weather warm and clear. Attendees included Mes O Wilkes and R Ealston, with prize winners led by Tony Perrin and Margaret Wilkes among many named participants. events began at 11:30 and included a playful Elusive Prey game and outdoor activities for all ages.
A weather bulletin notes strong winds and heavy rainfall around Windia with a low pressure center near George. Forecasts indicate widespread line damage and many telephone lines affected as crews assess the impact.
A Manning River era meeting held at the Tyee Church in Old Bay drew about forty attendees. Speakers included Mr CP Wind of the Lordy Day Observance Society who urged youth involvement with God and the observance of the Lord Day, and Rev MC Remedy from the Presbyterian Church who discussed the Creed and church doctrine, emphasizing scriptural grounding and personal faith.
An area concert raised funds for the Siebel Chore Mulding Fund. The program opened with Mr T A Coks praising the performers as local talents, featuring numbers by Seinn Mallownd Raich and "Banna and Pot oor." The evening included performances by CMangra Wi Murra Maéridee and many others, with songs like "When Bong to Sweet" and "Vimilin' Theva." The audience enjoyed a lively show, finalizing with the "Dads Min-ap" play and an audience-rousing curtain call by Mr. and Mrs. omy.
The audience enjoyed a lively program featuring Aly Sut Suto Ma Butterworth, and Maurice aria as clown with the Marten of Caremonion. A string of songs and jokes drew giggles from the crowd as CrWy and Mo offered entertainment including Black Joe and Parenss To Then.
The article discusses dairy supply in Australia with emphasis on butter production and export potential. It notes seasonal production fluctuations in New South Wales and Western Australia, potential shortages, and the impact of rising consumer demand. It cautions that without production increases, butter shortages may deepen, affecting prices and availability across states. It mentions Victoria and Queensland export dynamics and appears to reference wheat and other food supplies in the broader Commonwealth context. The piece reflects concerns about global supply chains and domestic production limits impacting affordability and market stability.
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